The moment everyone’s been waiting for has arrive – Caitlin Clark is about to make her official WNBA debut.
The Fever take on the Sun in their first game of the 2024 season. It will be a tough challenge for the young Indiana team, as Connecticut is consistently one of the best in the league. Nevertheless, it gets Clark and her fellow rookies Leilani Correa and Celeste Taylor off to a running start.
Indiana split its two preseason games, losing to Dallas 79-76 before beating Atlanta 83-80. Clark had a team-high 21 points in her first game and followed it up with 12 points and eight rebounds. While shooting less efficiently, she had a complete game on the floor, something needed for her first year as a pro.
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The Sun, on the other hand, played just one preseason game, losing to the Liberty 82-79. Rachel Banham, who began her career in Connecticut before going to Minnesota for four seasons, came off the bench for 20 points.
Clark and the Fever will be thoroughly tested in their debut against the Sun, but regardless of the outcome, it’s the start of a new era.
The Sporting News is live tracking updates and highlights from Clark’s debut in the Fever-Sun WNBA game.
Fever vs. Sun score
Q1Q2Q3Q4FinalFever1326 39Sun1930 49
Caitlin Clark stats
Points: 7Rebounds:Assists: 1Steals: 1Blocks:FGs: 2-7
Caitlin Clark live updates, highlights from 2024 WNBA debut
All times Eastern.
8:47 p.m. – No. 1 pick? No problem for Carrington. She put on a defensive masterclass against Clark all while having the best quarter of her career, scoring 14 points all in the second.
Dijonai Carrington is putting the clamps on Caitlin Clark 🔒 pic.twitter.com/pGQ7MlXIqb
— ESPN (@espn) May 15, 2024
8:32 p.m. – Indiana found some momentum to close out the half, powered by a Clark 3, but it wasn’t enough to come within more than 10. The Sun lead 49-39 partway through.
8:20 p.m. – For three!
Caitlin Clark knocks down the first three of her @WNBA career 🎯 pic.twitter.com/In99gxA6MU
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 15, 2024
8:22 p.m. – No one can stop Carrington. Clark’s fourth turnover makes it too easy for the Sun as she scores an open layup for her 14th point.
8:11 p.m. – A layup gives Clark her first career points! They come with 5:17 left in the second quarter. The Fever still trail 32-23.
Caitlin Clark’s first career points in the @WNBA 🤩 pic.twitter.com/ahD10c123c
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 15, 2024
8:07 p.m. – Connecticut is rolling! Jones makes it an 11-point lead for the home team.
8:00 p.m. – It was a difficult first quarter for Clark. She’s scoreless through the first after playing five minutes and making three shot attempts. Smith leads the Fever with seven points while Harris’s nine has the Sun on top after one.
7:45 p.m. – At the first timeout, Connecticut leads 10-7.
7:36 p.m. – The wait is over. Clark takes first possession for the Fever.
7:17 p.m. – Here’s how we line up:
Fever
Katie Lou SamuelsonCaitlin ClarkErica WheelerNaLyssa SmithAliyah Boston
Sun
Dijonai CarringtonBrionna JonesAlyssa ThomasTyasha HarrisDeWanna Bonner
6:50 p.m. – Good news, Fever fans. Kelsey Mitchell is available tonight after missing most of training camp with an ankle injury. She looks ready to go in warmups.
6:17 p.m. – Clark’s shoe game tonight, you may ask? Easy – the Grinches.
6:00 p.m. – Connecticut has already shown up and shown out. It’s the Sun’s first home opener sellout since the franchise’s first season in 2003.
The line to get into Mohegan Sun Arena about two hours before Sun-Fever tipoff, aka Caitlin Clark’s first pro game. pic.twitter.com/aFo7B7gAY0
— Rachel Bachman (@Bachscore) May 14, 2024
5:49 p.m. – For the first time, introducing Caitlin Clark.
Caitlin Clark has arrived for her first @WNBA game 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Ni3qbmP4BK
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 14, 2024
5:34 p.m. – They’re not at home tonight, but the Fever already have their home court ready for the season.
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) May 14, 2024
5:10 p.m. – In just two hours, Clark will take the court for her WNBA debut. It doesn’t get much better than that.
Fever vs. Sun start time
Date: Tuesday, May 14Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
The Fever and Sun tipoff for the first time in 2024 on Tuesday, May 14. The game will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET live from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
How to watch Fever vs. Sun
TV channel: ESPN2 (U.S.) | TSN 5 (Canada)Live stream: Sling
Indiana-Connecticut will be broadcast on ESPN2 in the U.S. and TSN 5 in Canada.
Those who prefer streaming can watch the game on Sling.
Caitlin Clark WNBA schedule
Here’s a look at the upcoming Fever schedule and where to watch each game.
DateGameTime (ET)TV/Live streamMay 14at Sun7:30 p.m.ESPN2, TSN 5, SlingMay 16vs. Liberty7 p.m.Prime VideoMay 18at Liberty1 p.m.ABC, SlingMay 20vs. Sun7 p.m.ESPN, TSN 4, SlingMay 22at Storm10 p.m.–
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